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Describe your mam in 3 words

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thickandcreamy · 30/03/2025 18:19

With the day that’s in it , it got me thinking of 3 words I would think of when describing a loving mother .

The 3 words I thought of are the polar opposite from the words I would use to describe my own mam .

For my mam I think of drunk , self centered & selfish . Which is actually quite sad .

I rang her this morning to wish her happy Mother’s day and to say I would call
up after lunch with her gift & cards … she had gone to the pub when I got there !! I left them
in the porch .

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Offtobuttonmoontovisitmrspoon · 30/03/2025 20:53

Jealous, angry, bitter

BitOutOfPractice · 30/03/2025 20:55

I’m sorry your mom let you down - again - today op. That must hurt. I feel so sad about that.

mine: kind, loving, strong.

She genuinely thinks that me and my Sister are the most magnificent and beautiful creatures that ever existed. That’s such a spine of my life and I’m immensely grateful for it. If my daughters feel any of that from me I will have succeeded as a mother.

GingerEden · 30/03/2025 20:56

Compassionate, supportive, funny.

cryinglaughing · 30/03/2025 20:56

Rude, intolerant, bigoted.

Catsinaflat · 30/03/2025 20:58

Brave, loving, kind

HarpieDuJour · 30/03/2025 21:06

Cold. Distant. Bitter.

Tieo · 30/03/2025 21:08

Horrid, thief, bitch

thickandcreamy · 30/03/2025 21:09

@BitOutOfPracticethat made me cry . Your mam sounds so lovely . You and your sister are very lucky

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IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 30/03/2025 21:31

Stoic, resilient, resourceful

BitOutOfPractice · 30/03/2025 21:38

thickandcreamy · 30/03/2025 21:09

@BitOutOfPracticethat made me cry . Your mam sounds so lovely . You and your sister are very lucky

Oh no I’m sorry I made you cry. But yes, we are so so lucky. I try and remember it every day.

Compash · 30/03/2025 21:55

BitOutOfPractice · 30/03/2025 20:55

I’m sorry your mom let you down - again - today op. That must hurt. I feel so sad about that.

mine: kind, loving, strong.

She genuinely thinks that me and my Sister are the most magnificent and beautiful creatures that ever existed. That’s such a spine of my life and I’m immensely grateful for it. If my daughters feel any of that from me I will have succeeded as a mother.

This sort of wonderful attitude makes me sad for what I (and so many others) have lacked...

It does you credit and I have no doubt that your daughters will think of you as fondly as you do of her. 🤗

BBT213 · 30/03/2025 22:15

Contrary, glamorous, misogynistic

Lavenderandbrown · 30/03/2025 22:27

Clever selfless fun-loving

MumAsYouAre · 30/03/2025 22:27

Narcissistic, manipulative, needy.

ladygindiva · 30/03/2025 22:28

Selfless, strong, loving. I'm aware I'm very lucky in her.

Whu · 30/03/2025 22:31

Supportive, accomplished, friendly

Ilovebeingamama · 30/03/2025 23:16

Silly, brave and strong 💕

Bbq1 · 30/03/2025 23:17

Wonderful, loving, kind, generous, my best friend. Much more than 3 words but I needed it!

isthatmyage · 30/03/2025 23:40

Alcoholic, recovered, amazing xx

LyndaSnellsSniff · 30/03/2025 23:48

Distant, disinterested, cold

Whatevershallidowithmylife · 30/03/2025 23:51

Gentle, Ladylike, Classy

thickandcreamy · 31/03/2025 09:54

Thanks for sharing everyone 💕

for everyone in the same position as me , I feel you .

for everyone that has a healthy relationship and a fabulous mother , I’m happy for you .

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